Bronze Offering Steamer Han Dynasty 206 Bc-220 Ac Archeology China

Offering steamer in bronze HAN dynasty 206 BC-220 AC The steamer is made up of three parts, a bowl, a semi-covered cup and an inverted bowl pierced with grid-shaped holes This steamer was used for cooking food intended for offerings during ceremonies. This type of liturgical object was the first bronze cult utensils to be used in China Before the Han period, bronzes were extremely rare and precious sometimes with a votive vocation. Under the Han dynasty bronzes were produced in greater quantities for the high aristocracy by perfecting the casting methods. Thus some bronzes like this one could be produced to be used for religious rites. The object is also very finely sculpted, the finishes are remarkable Bronze slightly oxidized, Presents a beautiful green and brown patina. Dimensions 15 x 14 x 14 cm Comes from an auction in France